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Nearly 75% of stolen funds via crypto drainers funneled into defi in 2023
Phishing scammers utilizing crypto drainers appear to be no longer directing stolen funds to centralized exchanges, turning instead to swap protocols and bridges. Cybercriminals operating drainers have changed their strategy significantly, with the majority of stolen funds now flowing into… дальше »
2024-5-18 10:53
Crypto phishing attacks plummet in April, reaching a yearly low of $38 million
Phishing attacks within the crypto industry decreased 46% to $38 million in April, the lowest amount this year, according to the security firm Scam Sniffer. Notably, this aligns with CertiK’s finding that crypto-related exploits and scams plummeted to a historic low of $25. дальше »
2024-5-6 16:56
Cybercrime group TA558 strikes phishing campaign against Latin America-based companies
Threat actor TA558 has launched a new phishing campaign targeting Latin American sectors with Venom RAT, amid rising cyber threats exploiting DarkGate and malvertising. Cybergang TA558 is once again targeting Latin American companies and government agencies in what appears to… дальше »
2024-4-2 11:52
Berachain early supporters mint over 1.7m NFTs
Berachain airdrop hunters have minted over 1.7 million NFTs as the yet-to-launch project engaged speculators in tasks that may yield free tokens. дальше »
2024-2-14 21:44
OpenSea users targeted in phishing scam disguised as official NFT offers
In a Nov. 14 post on X from WuBlockchain, it was confirmed that several community users had reported they received phishing emails from an "Opensea official." дальше »
2023-11-15 19:43
Chinese hackers use fake Skype app to target crypto users in new phishing scam
Crypto security firm SlowMist has discovered several wallet addresses linked to a phishing scam that drained hundreds of thousands of dollars from unsuspecting crypto users. дальше »
2023-11-13 13:54
Bitfinex suffers phishing attack, says there is ‘no loss of funds’
Сrypto exchange Bitfinex resolved a security incident and contacted all customers affected by a phishing attack. However, no funds have been lost. Crypto exchange Bitfinex said in a blog post it had suffered “a minor information security incident,” affecting customer… дальше »
2023-11-6 10:42
Bitfinex Suffers Minor Security Incident Following Customer Support Hack
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex experienced a minor security incident earlier this week through a phishing attack on one of its customer support representatives. Although the issue has now been resolved, such attacks only underline the constant attacks of bad actors on major key crypto infrastructures such as trading exchanges. дальше »
2023-11-5 12:50
Fantom Foundation Wallets Drained, More Pain For FTM Holders As Prices Tank
Two Fantom Foundation wallets on Ethereum and the Fantom Network have fallen victim to a phishing attack, losing over $650,000, according to reports from CertiK, a blockchain security firm. Another report by “Spreakaway” on X alleges that one of Fantom’s team members also lost $3. дальше »
2023-10-18 03:00
Galxe replacing 110% of funds users lost in recent front-end hack, over $400K
The platform was the victim of a phishing scam that routed users to a website that drained their wallets after they approved a transaction. дальше »
2023-10-11 00:00
HK police sound alarm as Binance users lose $446k in phishing texts
Hong Kong police have issued a warning after 11 local Binance users fell victim to phishing scams delivered via text messages. дальше »
2023-10-10 18:09
DeFi Protocol Balancer Says Web Front End Is ‘Under Attack’
On-chain data appears to show the attacker has stolen over $200,000 from users. дальше »
2023-9-20 11:31
ChatGPT-coded smart contracts may be flawed, could ‘fail miserably’ when attacked: CertiK
CertiK’s security chief thinks inexperienced programmers using AI tools such as ChatGPT to write smart contracts is a recipe for disaster. дальше »
2023-9-6 05:50
MetaMask scammers take over government websites to target crypto investors
Official government websites from India, Nigeria, Egypt, Colombia, Brazil, Vietnam and other jurisdictions have been found redirecting to fake MetaMask websites. дальше »
2023-9-5 12:04
Blockchain Capital’s Twitter account hacked
The Twitter account of Blockchain Capital has been hacked by scammers trying to trick users with the promise of a new token claim. The hackers used the company’s Twitter account to make fake posts about a giveaway of “BCAP” tokens. … дальше »
2023-8-9 14:14
Blockchain Capital’s X account hacked to promote token claim scam
The account made multiple posts promising a token giveaway and ushered users to a copycat website to connect their crypto wallet. дальше »
2023-8-9 05:07
Zero transfer scammer steals $20M USDT, gets blacklisted by Tether
Zero transfer scams are becoming prominent in the crypto ecosystem, with over $40 million stolen in 2023.
дальше »2023-8-2 14:28
Hackers steal 13 NFTs on Blur as global sales rise
Hackers have stolen 14 digital collectibles on the Blur marketplace, according to a series of tweets by PeckShield Alert. Non-fungible token (NFT) sales started to drop in late March and have consolidated in the last two months. As the number… дальше »
2023-6-1 12:35
OpenSea patches vulnerability that potentially exposed users’ identities
Cybersecurity firm Imperva found a vulnerability that could be used to leak user information such as email addresses and phone numbers, which has now been patched. дальше »
2023-3-13 07:08
FTX customers warned of scammers baiting them with return of assets
Scammers have been trying to trick customers by offering them the prospective return of their assets.
дальше »2023-2-3 08:39
NFT blogger hacked, losses assets after clicking a phishing advertisement link on Google
Hackers have changed tact and started targeting bloggers in recent phishing attacks. Las night, an NFT blogger, “NFT GOD”, lost his entire digital livelihood after clicking on an ad link on Google. дальше »
2023-1-15 15:07
Robocallers have upped their scam game and they’re after your crypto
Sophisticated malicious outfits are keeping up with current trends, turning their sights on crypto users following the bankruptcy of FTX. дальше »
2022-12-28 03:30
BitKeep exploiter used phishing sites to lure in users: Report
The attacker appears to be attempting to cash out funds using Binance and Changenow.
дальше »2022-12-28 00:00
Web3 sees 15 new scam smart contracts an hour — Solidus Labs
Solidus Labs, which has been monitoring 12 leading blockchains, has detected the majority of scam-like tokens originating from Binance’s BNB Smart Chain. дальше »
2022-10-29 08:55
Phishing Scammer ‘Monkey Drainer’ Steals $1 Million In Crypto In Past 24 Hours
Phishing scams are increasingly becoming a pain in the arse in the crypto space. Cybercriminals are stepping up their game with one objective: to drain crypto wallets of thousands — if not millions — worth of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2022-10-27 13:49
Seth Green Pays Ransom of $260,000 to Get Back a Stolen Bored Ape NFT
According to a new report, Seth Green, the actor, and entrepreneur had to pay $260,000 or 165 ETH to get back one of his stolen Bored Ape NFT. Last month, Seth Green clarified to BuzzFeed News he has been able to get back the ape with original records of purchase. дальше »
2022-6-18 08:13
Yuga Labs’ BAYC, OtherSide Discord groups breached, over 145 ETH stolen
According to OKHotshot’s investigations, the attack was conducted by hacking into the Discord account of Boris Vagner, community and social manager for Yuga Labs. дальше »
2022-6-6 07:45
Beyond the hype: NFTs can lead the way in transforming business experiences
In the emerging decentralized Web3 economy, NFTs will enable creators to connect with and serve clients in brand new ways.
дальше »2022-6-6 05:11
NFT owners reminded to be vigilant after 29 Moonbirds were stolen by clicking a bad link
A malicious link netted a scammer $1.5 million worth of Moonbird NFTs from a Proof Collective member.
дальше »2022-5-26 11:45
OpenSea Phishing Attack Causes Concern in Hot NFT Market
OpenSea is in the midst of figuring out an attack on its platform that appears to be a phishing scheme according to tweets by the company and its CEO. At some point yesterday, OpenSea stated that a phishing scam had caused 32 users to sign into a malicious payload from an attacker and, unfortunately, some […] The post OpenSea Phishing Attack Causes Concern in Hot NFT Market appeared first on NFT News Today. дальше »
2022-2-21 19:57
An Estimated $55M Stolen in bZx Phishing Attack
A bad actor managed to steal a trove of BZRX tokens and other cryptocurrencies on BSC and Polygon by using bZx private keys that were obtained in a phishing attack. The post An Estimated $55M Stolen in bZx Phishing Attack appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-11-8 08:36
Dog-Themed DeFi Project Mysteriously Loses Fundraised $60 Million
A DeFi project that launched on Thursday had raised $60 million overnight during its token sale. However, the funds seem to have disappeared, and no one is sure exactly how. On Friday, investors woke up to the shocking news that their funds had disappeared. дальше »
2021-11-1 21:00
‘Unmasking MetaMask’ Critique Exposes High Fees, Phishing Threats
A recent blog post delving into the inner workings of MetaMask by freight and trading logistics blockchain network Freight Trust has revealed that the wallet has a darker side. The far-from-flattering report titled “Unmasking MetaMask” claims that the popular crypto wallet places its commercial success above end-user safety and could potentially expose users to unnecessary … Continued The post ‘Unmasking MetaMask’ Critique Exposes High Fees, Phishing Threats appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-2-17 09:32
Brave browser adds new tricks to protect crypto users from phishing attacks
The privacy-based browser is adding anti-phishing solutions from PhishFort.
дальше »2020-9-9 03:07
Google Keeps Promoting Crypto Scams Despite Strict Crypto Policies
CoinCorner reports that Google Ads is running a phishing ad despite the firm being unable to use its service.
дальше »2020-5-1 23:30
Crypto Traders Rush to Revamp Their Security After Bitmex Dox
The world’s largest crypto derivatives exchange Bitmex has accidentally doxed tens of thousands of its users. An email newsletter concerning forthcoming updates to Bitmex indices CC’d a large proportion of the company’s mailing list, exposing the addresses of its users to the public. дальше »
2019-11-1 17:47
Binance Helps UK Police to Stop $51 Million Phishing Fraud
Binance assists British police in an investigation of a $51 million phishing attack
дальше »2019-9-28 22:39
Report: Two Israeli Brothers Arrested for Hack of Bitfinex Crypto Exchange
Two Israeli brothers have reportedly been arrested for allegedly hacking the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange and engaging in other crypto-related phishing scams
дальше »2019-6-24 20:26
Another Set Of Cryptocurrency Phishing Apps Found On The Google Play Store
Lukas Stefanko Today, May 23, 2019, via the ESET official platform revealed yet another set of cryptocurrency phishing apps he discovered on the Google Play Store platform recently. Though the apps have been reported and taken down, Stefanko is once more reminding the cryptocurrency community on the essence of keeping their crypto assets as secure […] The post Another Set Of Cryptocurrency Phishing Apps Found On The Google Play Store appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2019-5-24 23:22
Hackers Withdraw 7,000 Bitcoins in Binance Crypto Exchange Security Breach
Binance security breach results in 7,000 bitcoins withdrawn by hackers
дальше »2019-5-8 02:55
Blockchain Security Issues and Legislative Challenges
Blockchain developers must address numerous technical challenges and adhere to new data regulations established by governments. Let's look at how. The post Blockchain Security Issues and Legislative Challenges appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2019-4-22 15:49
Users of Crypto Wallets Electrum and MyEtherWallet Face Phishing Attacks
Scammers are purportedly targeting users of cryptocurrency wallets Electrum and MyEtherWallet
дальше »2019-2-6 00:56
MyEtherWallet Users Targeted with Phishing Email Scam
According to a post from the official MyEtherWallet’s Twitter account, reports suggest that users of the popular Ethereum network interface have been targeted by a phishing email. The fraudulent correspondence requests users give up personal information that could put their crypto holdings at risk of theft. дальше »
2019-2-5 00:00
Ethereum-Based Scam Revenue More Than Doubled in 2018: Report
A recent Chainalysis report reveals that the number of Ethereum-related scams declined in 2018, but that they were more lucrative
дальше »2019-1-25 16:39
Electrum Wallet Phishing Attack Nets Hackers $900K in Bitcoin
Hackers managed to steal close to $900,000 worth of Bitcoin from Electrum wallet users via a phishing attack. While the attacks seem to have come to a halt, Electrum Devs say the hackers can launch new exploits since the issue hasn’t been permanently fixed. дальше »
2018-12-28 15:00
Researchers Counter AI Weaponization Efforts Through New Machine Learning Solution
The use of artificial intelligence is becoming more apparent in the technology sector. One particular trend revolves around simulating how cybercriminals come up with new phishing attempts. It is evident this option needs to be explored further moving forward, as phishing remains an ever-present threat to consumers all over the world. дальше »
2018-11-7 19:00
Security researcher finds Google Play app phishing for crypto exchange login details
Security and malware researcher Lukas Stefanko, who’s known for catching cryptocurrency-related scams, has recently found an app on Google’s Play Store phishing users’ credentials on conventional banking apps and cryptocurrency exchanges. дальше »
2018-11-5 13:51
Kaspersky Lab Reveals Scary Truths About Cybercrime and Cryptocurrency
Kaspersky Lab is one of the world's most respected antivirus software providers. Their recent reports on cybercrime and cryptocurrency are a little disturbing. The post Kaspersky Lab Reveals Scary Truths About Cybercrime and Cryptocurrency appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-8-31 01:29
[PSA] Phishing Alert: Fake Trezor Wallet website
Intrigues and stories on online security, privacy and the development of the world's most secure and ubiquitous hardware wallet for Bitcoin - the TREZOR. - Medium дальше »